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CHIDI NWANU: Super Eagles have no game changer
….Says Nigeria makes too many mistakes in her football development …..We had everything to win USA ’94 World Cup ….Observes that Nigeria football has not progressed since 1994 In this concluding part of our interview with former Nigeria international, Chidi Nwanu, he takes us through the politics that shaped Nigeria’s campaign at the USA ’94Read More
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Conte cast doubt over Inter future after Europa League final loss
Antonio Conte cast doubt on his future as Inter head coach after his side went down in a dramatic 3-2 Europa League final defeat against Sevilla. Romelu Lukaku gave the Serie A giants an early lead from the penalty spot and Diego Godin had them level at half-time after Luuk de Jong headed a first-halfRead More
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EUROPA LEAGUE: Match winner Carlos describes Sevilla as team of giants
Sevilla proved they are a team of “giants” by coming from behind to triumph in the Europa League final against Inter on Friday, according to match-winner Diego Carlos. While he may have scored the decisive goal in Cologne, Diego Carlos’ outing got off to a bad start as he conceded a penalty for theRead More
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Sheffield United defender Egan signs new four-year contract
Sheffield United defender John Egan has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club. The 27-year-old played in all but two of the Blades’ games as they enjoyed a superb first season back in the top flight, finishing ninth in the table. The Republic of Ireland international, who signed from Brentford in 2018,Read More
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E2%80%95-mourinho/ I think it’s a failure that PSG have not won the Champions League ― Mourinho
Jose Mourinho believes Paris Saint-Germain should have won the Champions League already, considering the “crazy” level of investment in the squad. The French club have the chance to lift the one trophy that has evaded them since the arrival of owners Qatar Sports Investments when they take on Bayern Munich on Sunday. After failing toRead More
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Ex-Super Falcons star Mmadu laments effect of COVID-19 on female football
Former Super Falcons midfielder Maureen Mmadu says the negative toll of the coronavirus pandemic on football activities has greatly affected female football. Mmadu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that a number of professional players have stayed back in Nigeria because of the lull in football abroad. The former Super Falcons’ AssistantRead More
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Sevilla beat Inter Milan 3-2 to win sixth Europa League title
Sevilla won the Europa League for a sixth time as Diego Carlos’s overhead kick deflected in off Romelu Lukaku 16 minutes from time to beat Inter Milan 3-2 in a thrilling final in Cologne.
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LeBron objects to tweets, image in deceptive ad campaign
NBA star LeBron James hit back Friday at a deceptive digital ad campaign raising fears over US mail-in voting that is using his image and words out of context.
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Lukaku leads Inter, De Jong rewarded with Sevilla start for Europa League final
Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte named an unchanged lineup from his side’s 5-0 semi-final thrashing of Shakhtar Donetsk as the Italians aim to end a nine-year trophy drought against Sevilla in the Europa League final.
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Five things to look out for in Ligue 1 this season
The new French Ligue 1 season starts on Friday, pressing ahead despite Paris Saint-Germain being in Lisbon for the Champions League final, as it looks to move on from the controversial decision to end the last campaign early because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Jadon Sancho breaks silence over Man Utd interest
Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has finally spoken out on the speculation surrounding his future, as Manchester United continue their bid to sign him this summer. United have missed an August 19 deadline set by the Bundesliga outfit to complete a transfer. However, the Red Devils are still interested in Sancho, who is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s …
Jadon Sancho breaks silence over Man Utd interest
Messi angry with Barcelona as board members want him sold
Lionel Messi is angry with Barcelona, after details of his meeting with new manager Ronald Koeman was made public, Clarin reports. The 32-year-old cut short his holiday to meet with Koeman on Thursday. He is believed to have told the new boss that he is considering leaving the Camp Nou. But Messi is furious by …
Messi angry with Barcelona as board members want him sold
Europa League final: Conte explains why Sevilla defeated Inter Milan 3-2
Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte, has disclosed that his side lost 3-2 to Sevilla in the Europa League final on Friday night because of Romelu Lukaku’s unfortunate own goal. Conte explained that after Lukaku’s own goal, Inter Milan also missed an opportunity to score against Sevilla. Lukaku opened the scoring for Antonio Conte’s side before …
Europa League final: Conte explains why Sevilla defeated Inter Milan 3-2
Harry Maguire allegedly tried to bribe police officers after arrest
Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, has been accused of attempting to bribe police officers, following his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos. Maguire, who earns £190,000-a-week at Old Trafford, was detained overnight, along with two other men, after a brawl during which the 27-year-old became ‘very abusive and aggressive’ towards officers. The England defender …
Harry Maguire allegedly tried to bribe police officers after arrest
Champions League final: PSG are failures – Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has labelled Paris Saint-Germain “failures” ahead of Sunday’s Champions League final. PSG qualified for their first ever final, despite their complete domination of the French topflight. Mourinho is not impressed that the Ligue 1 side who spent £340m on just Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, have not achieved much in the …
Champions League final: PSG are failures – Mourinho
Inter Milan board to decide Conte’s future after losing Europa League final
Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte, has admitted he may not be at the club next season. Conte enjoyed a fine season with the Serie A side, finishing second in the league and runners-up in the Europa League. Speaking to Sky Italia after a 3-2 defeat to Sevilla in Friday’s final, Conte hinted it might have …
Inter Milan board to decide Conte’s future after losing Europa League final
Champions League group draw seeds confirmed after Sevilla win Europa League
Sevilla have secured a spot among the seeded teams for the 2020/2021 Champions League group-stage draw, following their 3-2 victory over Inter Milan in the Europa League final. The LaLiga side will be in Pot 1 along with Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Zenit St Petersburg. FC Porto join them, as …
Champions League group draw seeds confirmed after Sevilla win Europa League
Barcelona board members want Messi to leave after Koeman meeting
Some members of the Barcelona board are not against Lionel Messi leaving the club, ESPN reports. Although some are hoping to persuade the 32-year-old to stay, others would not fight against Messi being sold under the right circumstances. Messi is believed to have met new manager, Ronald Koeman this week and admitted he sees himself …
Barcelona board members want Messi to leave after Koeman meeting
Ben Chilwell close to £50m Chelsea move
Chelsea are close to agreeing a £50 million deal with Leicester City for Ben Chilwell, according to Sky Sports. The two Premier League clubs have made progress in negotiations this week. Although nothing has been signed yet, a deal is expected to be completed early next week. Leicester have constantly made it clear they will …
Ben Chilwell close to £50m Chelsea move
Europa League final: Sevilla beat Inter Milan to win trophy
Sevilla on Friday night defeated Inter Milan 3-2 to win this year’s Europa League trophy. Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for Antonio Conte’s side before Luuk de Jong equalized for Sevilla. Luuk de Jong then scored for the La Liga side before Diego Godin levelled for the Serie A side to make it 2-2 at …
Europa League final: Sevilla beat Inter Milan to win trophy
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